Friday... Now this is real love.

The writer of Psalm 71:7 (MSG), says, "Many grasp in alarm when they see me but you take me in stride." I'm not sure why that last line stepped up and grabbed me but it did, "But you take me in stride."

Now that is real love, isn't it? We are unique individuals. We are not perfect but we are unique. For many they do not even accept themselves. They don't even like themselves, let alone love themselves but no matter who you are God takes you in stride. He knows you, He created you and He loves you and He sent His Son to die for you.

Now sin has messed us up but there still is that someone who God created who is not like anyone else. And God does not make mistakes and He does not create junk. And He made you unique for a purpose.

I love verses 17 & 18 (NLT). They are my prayer. They say, "O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do" like taking me in stride "Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to a new generation, your mighty miracles to all who comes after me."

I can see God looking down on me and seeing me blow it, make a mistake or act a little weird and He says, "That's my boy. I sure do love him." Now of course he didn't create the sin in me but He did send His Son to take care of that so we can ask for forgiveness and invite Him to come into our life so we can have life to its full. But apart from that He created you in your uniqueness. He says, "That's my boy, that's my girl. I sure do love them." Now He loves us the way we are but He also is doing all He can in our lives to become whom He knows we can be. That is called growth, that is called maturity, that is called fulfillment and purpose so we can proclaim His power to a new generation and tell of His mighty miracles.

Yes, you were created to make a difference in this world. He created you the way He wanted you to be with a purpose in mind. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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